Mappth vs Lemma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mappth
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The revision that actually has to happen daily — in your pocket. Pick your subject and year and start — no account, no signup. Mappth keeps track of what you've learned and what's about to fade, and gives you five minutes of exactly the right practice: real marked questions, method flashcards, and worked answers with one planted mistake for you to spot. Covers every year of maths and English — Years 1–13 (GCSE and A-level), US grades K–12, SAT and AP. English brings the set texts, the poetry clusters and the language skills, character by character and theme by theme. FREE • Your whole course, tracked — what's due back before it fades • All method flashcards (they work offline) • Every topic's recap — the lesson's short version • 10 marked practice questions every day MAPPTH PLUS — £9.99/month or £69.99/year • Unlimited marked practice, here and at mappth.com • The AI tutor, in the app — it asks you questions instead of giving answers, and it never hands you the solution • The full engine on the site: daily plan, mock exams, your working level and trajectory No streaks, no badges, no tricks — progress is measured by what you can do, not time in app. SAT® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product. AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product.
Lemma
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Stop copying. Start understanding. Stuck on a maths problem? Lemma isn't another calculator that just gives you the answer. It’s a Socratic Tutor that guides you through the logic, step-by-step. SCAN & LEARN: Point your camera at any handwritten or printed problem. Lemma’s advanced Vision engine recognises the maths and brings it to life on a digital blackboard. SOCRATIC DIALOGUE: Instead of just showing the result, Lemma asks the right questions. It identifies the gaps in your knowledge and provides hints that help you bridge them yourself. BEAUTIFUL LATEX RENDERING: Maths should look like maths. Lemma renders every equation in crisp, professional LaTeX, making complex calculus and algebra easy to read. FEATURES: Instant maths recognition (Handwritten & Printed). Intelligent, curriculum-aware Socratic hints. Support for GCSE and A -Level topics, as well as Undergraduate and Postgraduate modules. History of all your solved sessions. Clean, distraction-free interface. Master the logic. Own the result. Get Lemma. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mappth at weekly against Lemma's every 4 months. Mappth also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mappth sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Lemma sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mappth ships an update weekly, Lemma every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mappth | Lemma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcus Hanmer | SHAUNAK NAVIN DESAI |
In-app purchases
Mappth
- Mappth Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Lemma
- Lemma Pro Monthly$4.991 Month









